Malcolm King is a former media adviser to the ALP and Australian Democrats. He's written a piece on virtual worlds and it's fair to say he's scathing of their potential. Once you wade through the hyperbole King himself engages in while condemning the excesses of virtual worlds, there are some valid points made. However, one point that seems totally over the top is the claim … [Read more...] about Time to take out the intellectual trash?
Education
Melbourne 2051
Victoria University have a burgeoning presence in Second Life and one of their projects is Melbourne 2051. It's a small but fascinating build revolving around a segment of Melbourne in, you guessed it, 2051. It's been created by the 2007 Interactive Storytelling Class (Advanced Diploma of Multimedia - Games) at the University. The associated website gives the full storyline … [Read more...] about Melbourne 2051
‘edna’ arrives in Second Life
Terra Incognita is a veteran education presence in Second Life that we've covered previously. It's an area that next week will be hosting the launch of a new service by edna (Education Network Australia). The full announcement: "Education Network Australia – better known as edna – is celebrating ten years of service to the Australian education and training sector on … [Read more...] about ‘edna’ arrives in Second Life
Monash Uni: closed island?
In an article published in the Sydney Morning Herald this week, I was a little surprised at a quote attributed to Monash University's Dr Melissa de Zwart: "our area won't be open to the public; you will need to be on an authorised list to get in". I try to avoid real-world comparisons but it's difficult in this case: this is the equivalent of putting a barbed-wire fence across … [Read more...] about Monash Uni: closed island?
Victorian universities run Second Life event
Discover your Second Life is an event hosted by Monash and Swinburne Universities. It's being held Saturday 17th November at Monash Uni in Caulfield, Victoria. Registration is required but free. The speakers arranged are: Dr. Suku Sinnappan Gary Hayes Dr. Mandy Salomon Jo Kay Dr. Melissa DeZwart Debbie McCormick Glenda McPherson and Malcolm Jolly Lindy McKeown Kim … [Read more...] about Victorian universities run Second Life event